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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,289.25, 10,932.69 and 2,608.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,289.25, 10,932.69 and 2,608.46 is: 3,912.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,289.25 : 10,932.69 = 2,608.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,289.25/10,932.69 = 2,608.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,289.25x = 10,932.69 × 2,608.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,289.25x = 28,517,429.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,517,429.89/7,289.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.26

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